The Hearing
2023
4.0 (2)
1 hr 33 min
French
A family's struggle in seeking asylum to remain in Canada
After crossing 11 countries irregularly to seek asylum in Canada, Peggy, Simon and their three children are waiting for the hearing that will determine whether they get refugee status or not. Having fled political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the family tries to rebuild a peaceful life in Montreal, in spite of the constant threat of deportation. Between ghosts from the past, hopes for the future, a complex legal maze and seemingly endless trial, the film delves into the struggle of the Nkunga Mbala family to remain in Canada. Offering unprecedented access to their hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the film unveils the opaque process of claiming asylum in Canada.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Colonelle Films, Les Films du 3 Mars
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Top Cast
Peggy Nkunga Ndona as Self
Simon Mbala Kapela as Self
Adoration Francis Nkunga Mbala as Self
Consolation Sophie Nkunga Mbala as Self
Benjamin Crédo Nkunga Mbala as Self
Top Crew
Émilie B. Guérette · Director, Screenplay
Peggy Nkunga Ndona · Director
Daniel Baillargeon · Composer
Glauco Bermudez · Cinematographer
Étienne Roussy · Cinematographer
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